Michael Fernandes has walked 68 miles through jungles across hills and crossed a river in the blazing sun to honor St. Francis Xavier on his solemn feast day Mass in Old Goa, the former Portuguese capital in western India.
The...
VATICAN CITY -- The study of theology must include reference to the context in which its students live and will minister, Pope Francis said, so in Sicily that means it must have something to say about the Mafia.
"The mission...
VATICAN CITY -- Two cardinals-to-be stood out in a sea of red during a solemn consistory in St. Peter's Basilica when Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals Dec. 7.
Cardinals-designate Timothy Radcliffe, a British Dominican theologian, and his confrere, French...
WILMINGTON – On a day when Padua Academy announced it was dedicating its gymnasium court to the member of two former coaches and staff members, the Pandas' basketball team put on an overwhelming performance. Padua stormed past Caesar Rodney,...
Students at Padua Academy in Wilmington participated in an Advent Prayer Service and tree trimming Dec. 5 at the school.
The tree trim is sponsored by the student council. Homeroom representatives from each grade were asked to come and hang...
By Phil Lenahan, OSV News
As we move closer to winter, we anticipate the holidays and the fact that the New Year is just around the corner. When it comes to our responsibility as a steward of Providence during this...
By Marge Fenelon, OSV News
Advent is the perfect time to make a retreat, and opportunities abound, whether it's overnight retreats, days of reflection, parish missions or evening events. Stepping away from the hustle and bustle is enticing, especially as...
Q: I'm a new mother in the middle of a messy divorce. I admit that I have never been a very good Catholic, but I still want my baby baptized in the hope that he will have a better...
WILMINGTON – Padua came out firing and never looked back in a 67-36 win over Appoquinimink in girls basketball on Dec. 5 on Broom Street. It was the Pandas' season debut, while Appo fell for the second time in...
Mount Aviat Academy students enjoyed a visit from St. Nicholas at the school's Santa Shop.
Elves may have also made the early December trip to the Childs, Md., elementary school since children found treats in their shoes.
Dec. 6 is the...